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2016 Heisman Trophy: Ranking The Finalists’ Chances to Win

By Jason Parker

Dec 12, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Alabama running back Derrick Henry name appears on the Heisman Trophy during a press conference at the New York Marriott Marquis after winning the trophy during the 81st annual Heisman Trophy presentation. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Alabama running back Derrick Henry name appears on the Heisman Trophy during a press conference at the New York Marriott Marquis after winning the trophy during the 81st annual Heisman Trophy presentation. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs as Ohio State Buckeyes defenders Terry McLaurin (83) and Eric Glover-Williams (19) pursue during the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Michigan Wolverines lead at half 10-7. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs as Ohio State Buckeyes defenders Terry McLaurin (83) and Eric Glover-Williams (19) pursue during the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Michigan Wolverines lead at half 10-7. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

Jabrill Peppers, LB/RB, Michigan and Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma

25% CHANCE

Peppers is the sexy name for those who look at the fact he plays both sides of the ball – thus making him some kind of amazing player. Yes, he’s good and will be heading to the show next season…but let’s take a look at his stats:

"Defense: 66 tackles, three sacks and one interception Offense: 27 carries for 167 yards and three touchdowns (Dalvin did better vs. Clemson) Special teams: 31 returns for 570 yards and a touchdown"

He’s heading to New York City because of the Midwest voters who are drinking some rotten punch.

Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Mayfield, meanwhile, has the same issue that his wide receiver finalist is also dealing with: he put up some great numbers playing in a God awful conference defensively that allowed for him to do so.

His numbers can’t be argued when it comes to his place as one of the best quarterbacks in college football this season. Unfortunately, there are two other quarterbacks joining him in the Big Apple who will be finishing ahead of him in the voting.

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